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A safety reminder – when exiting The Highlands, there is a stop sign at the corner of Brittany. For many years, it was just us and there was no sign. Now we have neighbors, another street, more cars, people and pets walking in the street. Please be aware of these added hazards and stop at the stop sign before proceeding. Soon Brittany will go all the way through to Grange and then it will be even more critical to stop before proceeding.

Here’s another reminder – when your dogs are outside the house, they need to be on a leash. Also, please clean up after they have done their business. Nobody wants to step in dog doo-doo.

And one “final” reminder – the dumpster behind the clubhouse is for yard clippings and trash only from the clubhouse and guest RVs. Please do not put your own trash or boxes in the dumpster. It takes up the room that your neighbors need for their yard clippings. In that line, if you DO have cardboard (3-ply), tin/aluminum cans and/or newspapers, put them at the curb Sunday night. Winston Sanitary Services sends a pickup truck very early Monday morning to pick those items up at no additional cost. Just make sure the cardboard is flattened.

The pool chemical dispensing upgrades are nearly done. Once that’s complete, we’ll need to get the inspector to give it the thumbs up so we can re-open the pool and spa for public use. We’ll send out an email when it’s ready and no we don’t have an ETA on this but we’re trying to get it done as soon as possible.

We’re going to try posting a “For Sale” section in the Newsletter starting next month. So, if you want to advertise something you want to sell, email me a description and a photo We’ll see how it goes.

Highlands at Vista Ridge

Newsletter Editors: Bill Ward (wardwr@dslextreme.com), Helen Bressler (hmb@dslextreme.com) 541-679-5691

Volume 27

Issue 1 August

2019

Board of Directors President

Kay Henderson 541-679-1718

Vice President Dennis Kinney

541-580-4147 Secretary Helen Bird 541-598-4832 Treasurer

Carole Hogge 541-637-5776

Member-At-Large Roger Stockstad

541-219-6877

Committees

Arch/Lands. Ray Salyer, Dave Latall

Elections TBD Finance Linda

Stockstad, Helen Bressler, Elaine Choate

Grounds Roger Stockstad

Maintenance Roger Stockstad

RV Storage Mearline Schmidt

Safety, Neighborhood Watch

TBD

Functions

Calendar Larry Karlen Clubhouse Reservations

Mearline Schmidt

Front Gate Larry Karlen IT support Bill Ward

Newsletter Bill Ward, Helen Bressler

Phone list Bill Ward Social Linda Stockstad Sunshine Kay Henderson Welcoming The Board

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What’s for dinner? We’ve had quite an influx of new neighbors. Several have been asking where to go out to eat. Most menus can be located online. Here is a list of recommendations/suggestions from Dennis Kinney:

Best “Local” Restaurants Aroy (Thai) – Huge selections, very good. Order spicy level from 0-5. 1350

SE Stephens St., Ste 204 (Behind China Buffet). Splitz Family Grill at Ten Down Bowling, 2400 NE Diamond Lake Blvd.

Best clam chowder and pizza. Creekside Gas & Grill, 248 S Calapooia St, Sutherlin. Best corn dogs and

breakfast. Aztlan, 281 US-101, Reedsport. Very good Mexican food. El Parasio, 540 N Main St, Canyonville. Very good Mexican food. Gilberto’s Mexican Restaurant, 1347 NE Stephens St (next to Sonic). Try

the Wally Burrito. Sauces are family recipes from different parts of Mexico.

Tommaselli’s Pasty Mill & Café, 14836 OR-38, Elkton. Everything is homemade.

Casey’s Restaurant, 326 NW Garden Valley Blvd. Voted Best Breakfast and Bacon.

Dianne’s Deli & Coffee Shop, 1869 NE Diamond Lake Blvd. Best soup and breakfast potatoes.

Applebee’s Grill & Bar, 2755 NW Edenbower Blvd. Good food, slow service.

Chen’s Family Dish, 968 NE Stephens St. Chinese, best egg drop soup and Mongolian Beef.

Pedotti’s Italian Restaurant, 1332 W Central Ave, Sutherlin. Very good.

Honorable Mentions Mar Garden, 309 N Main St, Winston. Best pan-fried noodles. Little Jean’s Sandwich Shop, 1350-27 NE Stephens St (between Aaron’s

and liquor store). Only open 10:30am-3:00pm M-F. Best sandwich shop. Shari’s Café & Pies, 3030 NW Aviation Dr. Best coffee. Fisherman’s Grotto, 91149 Cape Arago Hwy, Coos Bay. Best seafood. Brix Grill, 527 SE Jackson St. Made from scratch, best oatmeal. La Pinata Family Mexican, 237 W B Ave, Drain. Mexican and American

food. Loggers Tap House, 2060 NW Stewart Pkwy. Best sourdough crust pizza. If traveling south… Black Bear Diner, 1900 NW 6th St, Grants Pass.

ONGOING EVENTS

Bowling – 1:00pm Mondays at Ten Down Bowling Lanes Clubhouse Coffee –Tuesdays 10am Pool – Tues 11am, Wed/Thurs 12pm Chair Yoga – Mon, Wed, Fri 9am Water Exercise – Every day except Thursday, 9-10am Ladies Luncheon – Last Wednesday of the month. Next up is Del Rey Café in Winchester. Call Linda Stockstad at 541-219-6868. Bingo – Last Sunday of the month at 2:30pm

SPECIAL EVENTS Ice Cream Social: Aug. 14, 3:00PM Finance Committee: Aug. 27, 11:00AM

Board Meeting: Aug. 22, 1:00PM

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Happenings in The Community August 2019

DouglasCountyFairAugust 6 - August 10 Douglas County Fairgrounds, 2110 Frear Street Roseburg, OR United States + Google Map Possibly the "Best County Fair on Earth". Whether you are planning for the family’s first visit or you are a fair regular, experience a safe and fun day. Along with all the many friendly people, there is a fantastic midway featuring rides provided by Funtastic Traveling Shows, as well as great fair food vendors, commercial vendors and livestock. FAIR HOURS: Main Gate: Wed & Thurs 7 AM - 11 PM, Fri & Sat 7am - Midnight Livestock Gate: 6am -…

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ChallengeoftheChampionsBullridingAugust 10 Douglas County Fairgrounds, 2110 Frear Street Roseburg, OR United States + Google Map Watch courageous bullriders from the Pacific Northwest stay on the back of a 2,000 pound bull for eight seconds while the animal twists, spins, and bucks. Check it out at the Douglas County Fairgrounds, Saturday at 4:30pm. For more information call (541) 580-8901

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SutherlinBlackberryFestivalAugust 16 - August 18 Sutherlin City Park Sutherlin, OR United States + Google Map A fun event for the whole family! There will be car shows, cruises, dancing, motorcycle show, BMX racing and more. This will take place at the Central Park in Sutherlin. For more information call (541) 680-1341

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HenryGoesWineAugust 17 @ 11:00 am - 10:00 pm Henry Estate Winery, 687 Hubbard Creek Road Umpqua, OR 97486 United States + Google Map Spend a gorgeous August Saturday and celebrate life in the Umpqua Valley at Henry Goes Wine. This annual event will have winery and vineyard tours, wine specials, and great food. There are lots of activities for the kids too, including a petting zoo, horse rides, miniature golf and more. All the fun happens at Henry Estate Winery, Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019 from 11 am to 10 pm. For event details and ticket information call (541) 459-5120

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CelticHighlandGamesAugust 24 @ 9:00 am - August 25 @ 5:00 pm Henry Estate Winery, 687 Hubbard Creek Road Umpqua, OR 97486 United States + Google Map Celtic Highland Games Come watch heavy athletics, caber toss, hammer throw, stone put, edged weapons competition, etc. Plenty of vendors, clan tents and food. Activities include: Edged Weapons Competition - originated at these Games. Competitors use axes, swords and bows on a series of tests. The winner being dubbed the Lord High Protectorate of the Games. Vendors - Celtic, Irish, Scottish goods. Traditional and American food. Heavy Scottish Athletics - Started in the Highlands of Scotland to find the clan…

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NationalParksFreeEntranceDayAugust 25 U.S. NATIONAL PARKS There are more than 400 National Parks available. This creates the opportunity to visit a new park or an old favorite. The fee waiver includes entrance fees, commercial tour fees, and transportation entrance fees. Plan your visit and enjoy our country’s history and nature. Mark your calendar on August 25th for National Park Service Birthday. For more information about fee-free entrance days click here.

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FortUmpquaDaysAugust 31 @ 10:00 am - September 1 @ 5:00 pm Elkton Community Education Center, 15850 State Highway 38 Elkton, OR 97436 United States + Google Map Fort Umpqua Days is a two-day celebration of local history held on Labor Day weekend each year. Visit the exhibits at Fort Umpqua, join a parade through town, watch the "Echoes of the Umpqua" pageant and enjoy a wide variety of historic-themed activities for visitors. Cast your fishing pole at the bass tournament at 6am. Other festivities are held at the Fort Umpqua 10am-5pm. For more information call (541) 584-2692

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September 2019 VineyardTourBikeRideSeptember 1 River Forks Park, 380 River Forks Park Road Roseburg, OR 97471 United States + Google Map The Vineyard Tour Road Bike Ride is a cycling event held each September and offers 5 cycling routes to appeal to riders of all ages and abilities. Meet other people like yourself on a back country road in the beautiful Umpqua Valley wine country. Bike routes range from 15 mile, 30 mile, 50 mile half century, 75 mile, to 100 mile century. Each route uses scenic lightly traveled rural roads that follow the striking Umpqua River. Cyclist will pass by…

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FREE UPCOMING SUMMER MUSIC RiverbendLive!(Winston)–http://www.riverbendlive.org/ Aug 2, 7:00PM – Laura Veirs

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